Porter Middle School

2510 Central Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 591 students in grades 6-8, Porter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Porter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Porter Middle School's student population of 591 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
591 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Porter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porter Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MT)
#455 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
36%
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48%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
10%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
5%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
81%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Porter Middle School's ranking?
Porter Middle School is ranked #455 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Porter Middle School often compared to?
Porter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Middle School, Hellgate Middle School, Meadow Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Porter Middle School?
591 students attend Porter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Porter Middle School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porter Middle School?
Porter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Porter Middle School offer ?
Porter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Porter Middle School part of?
Porter Middle School is part of Missoula Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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